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Old Jul 30th, 2017, 09:01   #7
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Originally Posted by dcthompson View Post
Why hasn't anyone mentioned the most obvious culprit(s)? The symptoms the author is experiencing are typical of one or more bad u-joints. Before going to the expense of straightening and balancing the drive shafts, I would replace any suspect u-joints (either with play or binding), and check the carrier bearing and support (another prime suspect). The u-joints can be had for about $5 each, as can the carrier bearing support. Thus for $20 the most obvious sources of the vibration can be eliminated.
Hi and thanks. That is going to be my next line of investigation. Just trying to rule out any other possible causes.
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